- Hardcover: 128 pages
- Publisher: Running Press; New edition edition (Oct 17 2000)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0762408316
- ISBN-13: 978-0762408313
- Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 6.6 x 2.2 cm
- Shipping Weight: 41 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #1,539,923 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Charles Dickens' A Christmas Carol is undeniably one of the most famous and unforgettable of Christmas stories, and is as familiar to children as it is to adults.
For a really special reminder of the tale of Ebeneezer Scrooge and the spirit of all things Christmas, take a look at this stunning picture book illustrated by Christian Birmingham.
Birmingham, one of the hottest talents in children's publishing, brings a fresh eye to the old tale, using depth and passion in his bold, rich artwork with its breadth of blues adding further atmosphere to the tale of a bitter, unhappy man who is forced to look himself in the eye.
The black and white line drawings on each page of text are equally as impressive and add to the mood of the story, beautifully and clearly retold by Jane Parker Resnick.
This gloriously lavish version of the classic Christmas tale is perfect for sharing with younger children, and would make a truly special gift for almost anyone who enjoys the luxury of stunning illustration. (Age 5 and over) --Susan Harrison --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.
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Few tales bespeak the holidays as vividly as Dickens' classic story of Jacob Marley, Tiny Tim, and the ghosts of Christmases past, present, and future. Here it is presented in a gorgeous keepsake Running Press Miniature Edition™, sumptuously illustrated by award-winning British artist Christian Birmingham.
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A Christmas Carol : A young reader's edition.,
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This review is from: Charles Dickens' a Christmas Carol: A Young Reader's Edition Of the Classic Holiday Tale (Hardcover)
I just really love Charles Dickens old tale. And this young readers edition is perfect, the drawings are beautiful. This is the story of the old miser Scrooge, who on Christmas Eve are visited by the gost of Christmas past, present and yet to come. And so he finally discovers the real meaning of Christmas.
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A Christmas Carol,
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This review is from: Charles Dickens' a Christmas Carol: A Young Reader's Edition Of the Classic Holiday Tale (Hardcover)
There is something for everyone in this book. It contains the story of a mean man who receives redemption. Ebeneezer is able to change only with the intervention of three ghostly visitors. They come to him and show his past, present, and future. Throughout the journey, the reader has a chance to see possible mistakes that Scrooge made and how he has suffered from it. This is not only a Christmas classic, but a human nature classic.
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Great for kids!,
By germantownmom - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Charles Dickens' a Christmas Carol: A Young Reader's Edition Of the Classic Holiday Tale (Hardcover)
This edition keeps all the music of Charles Dickens' language but the illustrations make it more accessible for kids. That said, the language is still very challenging so expect to do a lot of explaining. The exposure to classic literature is well worth the effort tho!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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Nice "adapted" version,
By J. Hall "toddler books" - Published on Amazon.com
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This review is from: Charles Dickens' a Christmas Carol: A Young Reader's Edition Of the Classic Holiday Tale (Hardcover)
This version was "dumbed down" a bit for younger kids, but sticks fairly closely to the original language. I read it to my 5-year old at Christmas and it was probably a bit too old for him. I'd say this version would be good to read to about a 7 year old or for a 9 or 10 year old to read on his or her own. Illustrations were not that impressive.
13 of 17 people found the following review helpful
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A Christmas Carol,
By Kimberley A. Smith - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Charles Dickens' a Christmas Carol: A Young Reader's Edition Of the Classic Holiday Tale (Hardcover)
There is something for everyone in this book. It contains the story of a mean man who receives redemption. Ebeneezer is able to change only with the intervention of three ghostly visitors. They come to him and show his past, present, and future. Throughout the journey, the reader has a chance to see possible mistakes that Scrooge made and how he has suffered from it. This is not only a Christmas classic, but a human nature classic.
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